Hi,
I really hope this works this time.
I'm having a problem in this thread about customizing fixed items on omnis.
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38013.0.htmlAccording to the rules in Strategic Operations page 189, fixed items on OMNIs can be customized by using the customizing procedures which are done in the same way as refits but with a +2TN modifier. No where does it say customizing destroys the OMNI capabilities.
martain says this tread
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,1745.0.html means fixed items can't be customized without omni capability.
Thing is not only does that ruling go against the rules in Strategic Operations, but the question in that thread was about changing pod space not just fixed items. So I'm asking for a clarification.
Can an OMNI have fixed items customized and still remain an OMNI? Or, can they be customized as long as pod space isn't effected? Effect the amount ofdpod space and they become standard units. Or as in the previous answer OMNIs can be customized but become standard units, in which case that really should be errated in to Strategic Operations.
I also have a couple related questions.
If customized OMNIs become standard units how does that effect equipment needing to be mounted in pods before they can be installed in an omni? Do they still need to be? Also how are maintenance times and costs effected? Would they have the modular quirk? or would that quirk only apply to items in pods?
And the same questions for Frankenmechs using OMNI locations.
Thanks :)